Rupi Yee was a female Human native of Mars in the 24th century. Yee grew up in the city of Valles Marineris on Mars, and as an adult, became a civilian transporter technician. She met her future husband, Sonek Pran, on Altair VI, while vacationing with her then-boyfriend Farin Zak. All three became friends, and the friendship continued after Yee and Zak ended their romantic relationship. Yee dated several other men afterward, including another friend of Pran's Matthew Zavitz. Following her breakup with Zavitz, Yee and Pran shared a long evening talking. At the end of the evening, both returned to her home, where they listened to a recording of the song "Crossroad Blues" and shared a passionate kiss. Not long after, the two were married. Together, they had two children: daughter Sara Pran Y